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Ask Gemini

by kmab · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Quickly find out what highlighted text means by asking Gemini AI

Users
557
+168 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#41K
#35K among extensions
Version
1.2.1
updated 20 Jan 2026

Users

monthly, 9 months
0278557Jan 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 557 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 9 months
001Jan 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Ask Gemini

Ask Gemini 🚀 Understand Anything, Instantly Ask Gemini lets you highlight any text on any webpage and get instant, AI-powered explanations from Google's Gemini. No copy-pasting, no tab switching — just answers. ✨ Key Features **⚡ Lightning Fast** Get AI explanations in under 2 seconds. Powered by Google's latest Gemini models. **🎯 Zero Friction** Highlight text → Click the floating button → Get your answer. It's that simple. **🤖 Choose Your Model** Select from available Gemini and Gemma models including Flash Lite, Flash, Pro, and open-source Gemma variants. Refresh models anytime to get the latest options. **⚙️ Fully Customizable** Set your own question templates: • "What is {highlightedtext}?" • "Translate {highlightedtext} to Spanish" • "Explain {highlightedtext} in simple terms" • "What does {highlightedtext} mean in programming?" **🔐 Security Options** • Standard Chrome sync storage • Password-protected encryption (AES-256-GCM) • Your API key never leaves your device **📝 Concise Answers** Responses are capped at 100 words. No fluff, no embellishments — just the information you need. **🪶 Lightweight** Under 50KB total. Only activates when you select text. 🔒 Privacy First • Your API key is stored locally on your device • Optional password encryption with AES-256-GCM • Selected text is sent directly to Google's Gemini API • No data collection, no analytics, no tracking • 100% open source — audit the code yourself 📋 How to Get Started 1. Install the extension 2. Get a free API key from Google AI Studio (link in settings) 3. Paste your API key in the extension popup 4. Start highlighting text on any webpage! 🛠️ Requirements • A Google Gemini API key (free tier available) • Chrome browser 💡 Perfect For • Students researching unfamiliar terms • Professionals reading technical documents • Language learners looking up translations • Anyone who wants quick answers while browsing 🔗 Links - Website: <https://kmab5.github.io/ask-gemini/> - Privacy Policy: <https://kmab5.github.io/ask-gemini/#privacy> - Getting Started: <https://kmab5.github.io/ask-gemini/#getting-started> - Source Code: <https://github.com/kmab5/ask-gemini> - Report Issues: <https://github.com/kmab5/ask-gemini/issues> --- **Note:** Ask Gemini is an independent open-source project and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google LLC. Gemini and Gemma are trademarks of Google LLC.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+52+10.3%00.00
30 days+168+43.2%00.00
6 months+546+4963.6%00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Ask Gemini appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
gemini#98−43

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.2.120 Jan 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
20 Jan 2026
Size
61 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
kmab5.github.io
Extension ID
pffmfjjjbhakkbeonopidpmebomnchhe

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storage

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